Girls Basketball Coach

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to paperwork deadlines – eligibility lists, team roster, transportation schedules, inventory sheets, equipment order forms, assistant coaches’ evaluations, and various other paperwork required by the SDoL, LL League, and PIA.
• Possess a thorough understanding of all PIAA and NFHS rules appropriate to the sport.
• Delegate duties to assistant coaches.
• Adhere to attendance, eligibility and discipline policies.
• Collect and inventory equipment.
• Attend scheduled meetings with head varsity coach.
• Attend trainings, clinics, or conferences provided by the head varsity coach or athletic director.
• Attend all JV/Varsity practices which occur prior to the start of the middle school season.
• Communicate regularly with youth coaches running programs which serve as feeder programs.
• Actively recruit students and encourage participation.
• Maintain student participation during the season.
• Provide team building activities throughout the year.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated successful experience playing the sport or coaching the sport at the middle school/youth level.
• Teaching certification or the ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of pedagogy.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• National coaching certification preferred (ASEP/NFHS/Other Governing Body).
• Understanding of basic fundamentals and movements of the sport.
• Knowledge of current trends, tactics, strategies, and skills of the sport.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, coaches, parents, faculty members and administrators.
• Experience working with urban students.
• Availability to organize and implement a year-round training program.

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